Try it out/Test the Water

TEST THE WATER

TRY IT OUT

Membership for the year is €50 but why not come and try it out first free of charge.

Evidence has shown that exercise after breast cancer is not only safe but beneficial. Apart from the obvious weight control benefit, exercise can improve mental health, boost energy levels and promote better sleep. The specific movement of paddling a dragon boat could play an important part in preventing and/or improving lymphoedema, a chronic swelling of tissues that can occur due to breast surgery and/or radiation

Being a member of the Cork Dragons means you can connect with other breast cancer survivors whilst engaging in a fun, physical activity. The mix of camaraderie, fresh air, positive endorphins and feeling of being involved in a new adventure all lends itself to an overall ‘feel good’ experience.

You don’t have to be a Breast Cancer Survivor to come join the fun, everyone is welcome.

WANT TO GET INVOLVE

DOWNLOAD FORM

If you would like to get involved, please download our registration form by clicking on the links below

HAVE QUESTION?

HERE ARE OUR CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Info

Lapps Quay, Cork
Email : info@corkdragons.ie
Telephone: 087 937 5193

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WHAT WE ARE DOING

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY

TESTIMONIALS

One thing I have learned is that you can’t fight cancer alone. Sitting in the boat shoulder to shoulder with my fellow dragons gives me the support I need knowing that we are all in the same boat, literally.

Hilda Collins

I joined the Cork Dragons in 2012 and love every minute of it. It is brilliant physically, socially and mentally. You just feel the tranquility of the water and all your problems disappear because your concentration is totally on your paddling.

Mark O’ Connor

Joining the Cork Dragons was a challenge I set myself after my cancer diagnosis, having a fear of water all my life I decided life was too short to be afraid. Cork Dragons have exceeded my expectatations it had encouraged me to improve my fitness levels and most of all it has enhanced my life to be surrounded by such wonderful people. I’m proud to call myslef a dragon!

Miriam Histon

I never thought anything in relation to a cancer diagnosis would make me smile but being part of the Cork Dragons has me smiling from the minute I sit in the boat. It’s my way of fighting back as there is nothing that cancer hates more than a large injection of positive endorphins that you get from excercise. The laughs, the banter and the craic that we have in the boat, I just know is better for us than any pill or drug we have swallowed. I am honoured to be part of such a positive, fun loving team where I feel so alive with friends I have made for life.

Caroline

Cork Dragons for me is a place of fun laughter and a place I can be myself. I used to row when I was younger so to get back on the river after a cancer diagnosis was brilliant for me helping me to not just get my body healthy but more importantly my mind.

Helen Mc Cauley

I started Dragon boating 3 years ago and its the best thing I’ve ever done. It keeps me fit, gives me a great outlook on life both socially and personally and meeting people who have gone through the same experience as me gives me great support and hope for the future.

Martha Dennehy

As a son of a breast cancer survivor I believe dragon boating is a sport which brings together people from different background as cancer does not discriminate on who it picks on. From my 2 years as a member the support everyone gives my mother as well as other members is second to none and they continue to provide support with all its members both young and old.

Dean Thorpey

When I was in hospital getting my treatment I saw a flyer for the Cork Dragons and decided to join up. I love going out on the water and seeing the city of Cork from a whole new perspective. They are a great team and its a completely different night out and I really enjoy it.

John Banks

I joined Cork Dragons in 2014 with very little knowledge of the sport only that it involved a boat and water. We began as strangers with only our disease in common, now we are best friends and an emotional support network for each other. Cork Dragons has reminded me to make the most of every moment, makes me proud of our accomplishments and proves that there is a fun life after a cancer diagnosis